Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-03-30 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2777 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday March 30, 2000 Eighty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:22 a.m. Roll call showed 33 members present. Representatives Kookesh and Kott had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Brice, Davies, Mulder, and Therriault were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Barnes be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Marie Helm of the Christian Science Church. Representative Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: From Psalms 118 -- 'The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation . . . This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.' We thank You for this new day and for the opportunity it brings for good fellowship, cooperative endeavor, and new accomplishments. Help us measure this day not in hours or number of tasks completed but rather by the love, patience, kindness, and joy we share with one another. Let us feel the strength of Your love dissolving discouragement, weariness, disappointment, and reassuring us that as we listen for and 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2778 follow Your direction we will accomplish the good work we hope to achieve. Now 'the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.' (Philippians 4) Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Rokeberg. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 80th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Representative Murkowski introduced her Goddaughter, Lily George, Guest Page, from Anchorage. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE SJR 18 A message dated March 29, 2000, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSJR 18(RLS), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(O&G) am H Requesting Exxon Mobil Corporation to pay claimants for court- ordered damages resulting from the Exxon Valdez oil spill. (technical title change) A message dated March 29, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 247 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 247(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2779 SB 247 "An Act relating to eligibility of certain persons who receive veterans' benefits for longevity bonus payments; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. SB 281 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 281(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to missions and measures to be applied to certain expenditures by the executive branch of state government and the University of Alaska from the state operating budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Labor & Commerce Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Captain Michael C. Spence Ms. Barbara J. Huff Tuckness as members of the Board of Marine Pilots. The reports were signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, and Representatives Halcro, Murkowski, Harris, Brice, Cissna, and Sanders. The Resources Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Ms. Marlene Johnson as a member of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC); and 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2780 Mr. Daniel T. Seamount as a member of the Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission. The reports were signed by Representative Hudson, Co-chair, and Representatives Cowdery, Harris, Morgan, Barnes, Joule, and Kapsner. **The presence of Representatives Davies and Therriault was noted. HJR 52 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 52 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to certain public corporations. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 52(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Therriault, Mulder, Bunde, Foster Do not pass (3): Davies, Grussendorf, Phillips No recommendation (4): Austerman, Moses, Williams, Davis The following fiscal note applies to CSHJR 52(JUD): Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 2/18/00 HJR 52 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 329 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2781 HB 329 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 329 "An Act relating to services and information available to pregnant women and other persons; and requiring informed consent and a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion may be performed unless there is a medical emergency." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 329(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Dyson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Green, Dyson, Whitaker, Coghill Do not pass (1): Kemplen No recommendation (1): Morgan The following fiscal note applies to CSSSHB 329(HES): Fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 3/30/00 SSHB 329 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 333 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 333 "An Act relating to the accounting for and appropriations of the dive fishery management assessment; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Hudson, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Harris, Morgan, Barnes, Cowdery, Kapsner, Joule, Hudson 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2782 HB 333 The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 2/2/00 HB 333 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 369 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 369 "An Act relating to property exemptions under the Alaska Exemptions Act; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 369(JUD) "An Act relating to property exemptions under the Alaska Exemptions Act, including removal of the provisions for adjusting the dollar amounts by referring to the consumer price index; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Green, Vice-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Green, Rokeberg No recommendation (2): Croft, Kerttula The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 369(JUD): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 3/3/00 HB 369 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 372 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 372 "An Act relating to criminal sentencing and restitution." 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2783 HB 372 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 372(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Murkowski, Green, Kott No recommendation (1): Kerttula The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 372(JUD): Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Corrections, 3/30/00 HB 372 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 392 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 392 "An Act relating to continuances for temporary placement hearings that follow emergency custody of a minor; and amending Rule 10, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 392(HES) "An Act relating to continuances for temporary custody hearings that follow emergency custody of a child; and amending Rule 10, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules." The report was signed by Representative Green, Vice-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Croft, Green, Kerttula 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2784 HB 392 No recommendation (1): Rokeberg The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 392(HES): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 3/3/00 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 3/3/00 HB 392 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 398 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 398 "An Act relating to the Alaska Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 398(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Green, Vice-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Rokeberg Do not pass (1): Green No recommendation (2): Kerttula, Croft The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 398(JUD): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 3/6/00 HB 398 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Mulder was noted. 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2785 HB 428 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 428 "An Act relating to interest on child support overpayments that are disbursed to the obligor." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 428(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Therriault, Bunde, Austerman, Davies, Grussendorf, Moses, Davis, Phillips, Foster, Williams No recommendation (1): Mulder The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 428(FIN): Zero fiscal note, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Revenue, 3/30/00 HB 428 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SCR 15 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15(RLS) Relating to Alcohol-Related Birth Defects Awareness Weeks. The report was signed by Representative Dyson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Green, Morgan, Dyson, Coghill, Whitaker, Kemplen The following fiscal note applies: 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2786 SCR 15 Senate zero fiscal note, Senate Health, Education & Social Services Committee, 2/22/00 CSSCR 15(RLS) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 193 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 193(FIN) "An Act relating to the payment of wages and claims for the payment of wages." The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Harris, Cissna, Brice, Sanders, Halcro, Rokeberg No recommendation (1): Murkowski The following fiscal note applies: Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development, 2/11/00 CSSB 193(FIN) was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 267 The Resources Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 267(FIN) "An Act relating to management of game." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 267(RES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Hudson, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2787 SB 267 Do pass (6): Cowdery, Barnes, Harris, Morgan, Joule, Kapsner No recommendation (1): Hudson The following fiscal note applies to HCS CSSB 267(RES): Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 3/15/00 CSSB 267(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Douglas "Butch" Wright, Eagle Scout By Representative Masek Honoring - Peter Bushre By Senator Elton; Representatives Hudson, Kerttula Honoring - JDHS Tsunami Team, Alaska Ocean Science Bowl By Senator Elton; Representatives Hudson, Kerttula INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 60 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 60 by the House Resources Committee: Opposing the designation of millions of acres of Alaska as critical habitat for the Spectacled Eider and the Steller's Eider. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2788 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 441 HOUSE BILL NO. 441 by the House Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating expenses of the University of Alaska; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. RECONSIDERATION SB 269 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration of the following be held to March 31, 2000: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 269(FIN) (efd fld H) "An Act relating to legislative powers and responsibility with respect to collective bargaining agreements between the state and a labor or employee organization representing state employees." Representative Berkowitz objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, it was so ordered. **The presence of Representative Brice was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 205 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 205 "An Act relating to the use of snow machines to transport hunters and game across the Dalton Highway corridor." 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2789 HB 205 with the: Journal Page TRA RPT CS(TRA) NT 3DP 3NR 2682 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (F&G, DPS) 2682 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(TRA) "An Act relating to the use of snow machines to travel across the Dalton Highway corridor." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 205(TRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 205(TRA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 205(TRA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 205(TRA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Barnes, Kookesh, Kott And so, CSHB 205(TRA) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2790 HB 420 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 420 "An Act relating to tourism marketing contracts; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) 1DP 5NR 3AM 2420 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2421 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 420(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 420(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 420(FIN) will be in third reading on the March 31, 2000, calendar. HB 422 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 422 "An Act relating to workers' compensation benefits for injuries resulting from consumption of alcohol or use of drugs; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 4DP 2NR 2492 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (LABOR) 2493 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2791 HB 422 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Kemplen: Page 2, lines 3, 10, and 21, following "beverage": Insert "resulting in a blood-alcohol level of .04" Representative Kemplen moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative James objected. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Representative Ogan introduced Guest Pages, Jessi Sears from Chugiak and Miranda Salmon from Palmer. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (Continued) HB 422 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 422 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Kemplen, Kerttula, Moses, Ogan, Sanders, Smalley Nays: Austerman, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Barnes, Kookesh, Kott And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2792 HB 422 Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Croft: Page 2, line 25: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 4. AS23.30.190(a) is amended to read: (a) In case of impairment partial in character but permanent in quality, and not resulting in permanent total disability, the compensation is $177,000 ¦$135,000á multiplied by the employees percentage of permanent impairment of the whole person. The percentage of permanent impairment of the whole person is the percentage of impairment to the particular body part, system, or function converted to the percentage of impairment to the whole person as provided under (b) of this section. The compensation is payable in a single lump sum, except as otherwise provided in AS23.30.041, but the compensation may not be discounted for any present value considerations. * Sec. 5. AS23.30.215(a) is amended to read: (a) If the injury causes death, the compensation is known as a death benefit and is payable in the following amounts to or for the benefit of the following persons: (1) reasonable and necessary funeral expenses not exceeding $3,300 ¦$2,500á; (2) if there is a widow or widower or a child or children of the deceased, the following percentages of the spendable weekly wages of the deceased: (A) 80 percent for the widow or widower with no children; (B) 50 ¦40á percent for the widow or widower with one child and 40 percent for the child; (C) 30 ¦25á percent for the widow or widower with two or more children and 70 ¦55á percent divided equally among the children; (D) 100 ¦80á percent for an only child when there is no widow or widower; (E) 100 ¦80á percent, divided equally, if there are two or more children and no widow or widower; (3) if the widow or widower remarries, the widow or widower is entitled to be paid in one sum an amount equal to the compensation to which the widow or widower would otherwise be entitled in the two years commencing on the date of remarriage as 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2793 HB 422 full and final settlement of all sums due the widow or widower; (4) if there is no widow or widower or child or children, then for the support of father, mother, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, if dependent upon the deceased at the time of injury, 42 percent of the spendable weekly wage of the deceased to such beneficiaries, share and share alike, not to exceed $20,000 in the aggregate." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Croft moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected. Representative Rokeberg rose to a point of order stating that the amendment removed a section of another bill from committee and did not conform to the title. The Speaker ruled that latitude would be allowed and further amendments would be added to address title conformity if needed. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 422 Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Moses, Sanders, Smalley Nays: Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2794 HB 422 Excused: Barnes, Kookesh, Kott And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was not offered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HB422 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that HB 422 will be in third reading on the March31, 2000, calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 304 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March29, 2000, calendar (page 2756), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 304(FIN) am "An Act relating to issuance and sale of revenue bonds to fund drinking water projects, to the Alaska clean water fund, to creation of an Alaska clean water administrative fund and an Alaska drinking water administrative fund, to fees to be charged in connection with loans made from the Alaska clean water fund and the Alaska drinking water fund, and to clarification of the character and permissible uses of the Alaska drinking water fund; amending Rule 3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSHB 304(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 304(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 1 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2795 HB 304 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Barnes, Kookesh, Kott Absent: Ogan And so, CSHB 304(FIN) am passed the House. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the court rule change. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Berkowitz gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHB 304(FIN) am. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Recognizing - Anchorage Veteran's Monument Committee By Representatives Rokeberg, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2796 Honoring - 3A Champion Nikiski High School Women's Basketball Team By Representatives Smalley, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Williams; Senator Ward Honoring - Lucy Beaver By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Kapsner, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 437 The Speaker waived the Finance Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Therriault, Co-chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 437 "An Act relating to the reinstatement of Native corporations; and providing for an effective date." HB 437 was removed from the Finance Committee and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Williams - from 2:30 p.m., March 31 to 10:00 p.m., plane time, April 2, 2000 HB 205 Representative James added her name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(TRA) "An Act relating to the use of snow machines to travel across the Dalton Highway corridor." 2000-03-30 House Journal Page 2797 HB 399 Representative Whitaker added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 399 "An Act levying and collecting an ad valorem tax on North Slope natural gas in place; and providing for an effective date." SB 247 Representative Kerttula added her name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 247(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility of certain persons who receive veterans' benefits for longevity bonus payments; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 205 CSHB 205(TRA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 31, 2000. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk